Drawing a path for youth involvement in government May 05 2021
Colin Bolek introduces a resolution to add student representatives to the city s boards, committees and commissions
A Newberg High School student is leading the way for youths who want to serve their town and have an impact on local government.
Colin Bolek served on the Newberg Planning Commission as a sophomore at NHS and continued for two years.
Now, in an effort to encourage other youths to participate in local government, Bolek teamed with City Recorder Sue Ryan to bring a resolution before the Newberg City Council in mid-March that would add student representatives to all of the city s boards, committees and commissions.
TriMet police force drops to 19 cops as MCSO preps for helm March 09 2021
Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese will take command of TriMet s contracted police force under new agreement.
The number of armed cops patrolling bus stops and train cars across the region has dropped to a 25-year low as the Multnomah County sheriff prepares to take charge of the shrinking regional police force next month.
TriMet s Transit Police is budgeted for 51 sworn officers, on paper at least. But the actual staffing count for 2021 is just 19 officers the lowest amount since 1994 officials said at a Multnomah County board briefing on March 9.